A guide to the best blonde hair dyes for a brass-free shine

We've seen Holly Willoughby apply this stuff while having a chit-chat on Instagram, and honestly, we're sold. If this will give us hair like Holly, we're well and truly here for it. Easy to apply and the highest-rated blonde dye on Amazon, the Garnier Nutrisse Permanent Hair Dye in the shade 10.01 Natural Baby Blonde is in our baskets.

Customer review: "It works a treat for me and I can honestly say that my hair has never been in better condition since ditching the hairdressers, It has never grown more and I also save a fortune!!"

If you're thinking about bleaching your hair, some damage or dryness is inevitable, but with Garnier's Olia Permanent Hair Dyes, you can rest easy knowing that the 60 per cent oil powered formula is doing its very best to condition your locks while still striving for that 110 Super Light Blonde shine.

Customer review: "Love that this doesn't have a strong smell like most box dyes. Feels gentle on the hair, I'm just starting to get some really stubborn greys and this covers them really well! Great results."

We all know that feeling when your roots are coming through, and you simply cannot afford a trip to the salon for a half-head. Schwarzkopf's LIVE Colour Intense Lightener in 00A Absolute Platinum will take your hair up to eight shades lighter, and according to reviews, it'll do it without the dreaded yellow tinge.

Customer review: "Brilliant lightener, had to use this twice and my hair is still in amazing condition! Lifted from a medium reddish brown to a light honey blonde and I love it."

With loads of shades of blonde in the Clairol Nice'n Easy Crème range, you'll truly be spoiled for choice. Whether it's warm, cool or neutral, there's a blonde for everyone. The shade SB2 Ultra Light Cool Summer Blonde is a bright, cool-toned creamy blonde with an oil-infused formula. Gentle on your hair, gentle on your scalp - but heavy on the shine.

Customer review: "I plucked up the courage to buy Clairol Nice'n Easy SB2 Blonde (after much research about which colour to go for). My hairdresser uses a level 9 on my hair and said she thought box dyes were usually a couple of shades lighter so I hoped this would lift my dark roots enough to blend in. My worst nightmare was being left with orange roots which would not be a good look. However, all my roots were covered, no orange tones and the ends were the same colour, which I would say is a little bit lighter than what I normally have but I actually love it! It's a lovely creamy blonde and is absolutely fab!"

L'Oréal's Preference Blonde Hair Dye is the hair dye you're going to want if grey hairs are your nemesis. Ageing may be a privilege, but for this price, we might invest in some anti-privilege measures. The shade 9.13 Baikal is a luminous light ashy blonde with golden undertones, suited for most. This range has loads of blondes to choose from, as well.

Customer review: "I can wholeheartedly recommend this dye. The application is effortless, the smell is pleasant but very strong so would suggest an open window/door policy when using this! At the time of use, I had very mousy brown hair with more grey hair than I care to mention but this completely took care of it."

There are so many tones of blonde, and there are even a few to choose from in the L'Oréal Paris Casting Crème Gloss range. We love the shade 1021 Light Pearl Blonde, but if you want something more natural, then 801 Satin Blonde might be the shade for you. Whatever shade you pick, this semi-permanent dye comes in the form of an intense conditioning mask for a glossy colour and satin soft feel.

Customer review: "I'm reviewing the shade 1021 Light Pearl Blonde. Love this shade. I've used the L'Oreal Casting range for years and didn't realise they did a lighter shade than 1010. That's because it's not available on the high street (which I find really odd!). I have mousy blonde/brown hair and this lightens it well. I apply Wella's ashy blonde toner on top and the result is a light blonde shade, free from brassiness. It's easy to apply and lasts a good few weeks. Just ensure you use a rich conditioner, so your hair doesn't dry out."

Not only does it come with a nourishing quinoa mask to use after you've dyed it, but the Naturtint Permanent Hair Dye in 9N Honey Blonde also contains certified organic oils, like olive oleic acid and meadowfoam seed oil, to nourish hair. Made with an overwhelming majority of natural ingredients, it's also vegan-friendly and free from ammonia, parabens and silicones. So, it's definitely a winner in our eyes.

Customer review: "This is a lovely colour and suits me better than the lighter shade I've been using from Naturetint. It gives a lovely warm glow to your complexion as opposed to looking washed out with a lighter tone. Naturetint which I've been using for years is harmless to your hair and although expensive I think if you value your locks spending a little more is worth it in the long term."

When it comes to dying your hair at home, it can be pretty tricky to ensure even coverage across your whole head, especially the back. John Frieda's unique Precision Foam Colour Hair Dye formula spreads super easily, allowing everyone (even beginners) to achieve that flawless salon finish colour as well as keeping hair dye from fading. We cannot recommend the shade 10N Extra Light Blonde enough for its natural-looking colour.

Customer review: "I pretty much always need at least two boxes with other brands but with this, one is fine. It doesn't go patchy, doesn't dry my hair and the colours are always nice and rich and if they do fade back they fade back evenly."

As the name of this range suggests, the L'Oreal Paris Excellence Universal Nudes mean there's a shade suited for all. Delivering a natural-looking colour, 10U in Universal Lightest Blonde is a nourishing mask with a cream consistency that contains complexion flattering reflects to cover greys while giving you shiny, healthy hair. Sounds fancy.

Customer review: "I've always used their dye products they're always good quality and don't damage your hair. Finally found this one after going through every colour and I'm chuffed to bits with it. Always use L'Oréal especially if you have curly hair because they're not damaging like others and they don't smell too bad either."

Schwarzkopf Oleo Intense Permanent Hair Due in Light Ashy Blonde 10-50 has a caring oil formula that gives rich, long-lasting colour with grey coverage. Designed for light to dark blondes, the fair trade argan oil in the conditioner leaves your hair feeling strong, soft and full of shine.

Customer review: "I have had years of colouring my hair the lightest blonde, but the brands have always contained ammonia and the ends of my hair have just been frazzled to bits and so dry. This is the first time that I have used this in the Ash Blonde and WOW! I am blown away by how much better my hair looks and feels and I really love the end result colour. I cannot get over how good this product is for the price - much better results than the most expensive brands."